Error message and problems with the parking aid of the 2008 Ford Transit gasoline engine

Hi, I can understand why you're worried - I had a similar situation with my 2011 Ford Mondeo. The parking aid also displayed strange errors and almost gave me gray hair. It turned out that the parking aid control unit was faulty. It was a pretty serious case because if you don't fix it, it could affect other parts of your car. At my garage, they had to remove the control unit, check it and then replace the faulty part. They also gave me a thorough diagnosis to make sure everything else was in order. So don't worry, these things happen - it's annoying but with a good mechanic it's quite solvable. I hope you find a good garage soon and your problems can be fixed! Good luck with that!

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Hey, thanks for your detailed reply! I have the same problem with my parking aid in my Transit and was already thinking about what could be the cause. It's good to know that the control unit could be the culprit. But now I'm curious - can you still remember how much it cost you to have it fixed in the workshop? And have you or your car had any other problems since then? I'm looking forward to your answer, thanks in advance!

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Hey, I'm glad to hear that you found my answer helpful! Well, the control unit of my parking aid was indeed the culprit. Since I had it repaired at the garage, the thing has been running like a charm again, really great. And the faults in the parking aid were also blown away afterwards! As for the price, I can tell you that it cost me €355 to get it fixed. I know that's not exactly a penny, but it was worth every penny. Since the repair, there have been no further problems and the car runs like clockwork again. So in my opinion, it's worth the money considering what could happen if you don't fix it. Hope this helps you. Good luck!

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Thanks for the helpful answers guys! You're right, considering what could happen afterwards, the price of €355 might not be so bad. So I will try to find a good mechanic to help me check the ECU and replace it if necessary. With your advice I now feel better informed and prepared to tackle the problem. Thanks again! I will keep you posted on how it goes!

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Servus, First check whether the sensors are still ok. To do this, activate the parking aid and then hold a finger on the sensor, if you can hear a slight vibration then the sensor is working. If you get very close you can also hear whether the sensor is working. If you don't hear anything from a sensor, either the sensor is defective or the wiring is normally faulty.

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